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National home prices steady; slight dips in overheated regions; supply shortage and low turnover prevent dramatic market collapse. Most homeowners locked into low rates; this “golden handcuff” effect limits inventory, holding prices stable despite high mortgage costs.

Home Sales Forecast: 4M Units Sales activity will remain stable near 4 million, slightly below 2024, with modest fluctuations expected through late 2025. Price Growth Slows to 2.5% National home prices will continue to rise, but at a slower pace, as inventory builds and sellers adjust to a more balanced market. Mortgage Rates to Dip…

Oklahoma’s 2025 median home sale price is $232,000. The state is among the most affordable in the U.S. housing market. Real Estate taxes remain low, boosting long-term affordability. Steady demand reflects a healthy and accessible market. Oklahoma offers value for buyers seeking cost-effective homeownership.

Analysts forecast a gradual mortgage rate decline in 2025, though predictions vary in pace and depth. Fannie Mae projects 30-year fixed rates falling to 6.1% in Q4. MBA forecasts minimal change, with rates steady at 6.7% through Q3, dipping to 6.6% in Q4. Despite Fed rate cuts, analysts note limited transmission to mortgage costs due…

2025’s housing risks echo 2008: high debt, inflation, and home prices outpacing household incomes. Debt-to-income ratios in 2025 average 40.5%, near 2008’s dangerous 43% levels.

May CPI expected to rise: headline to 2.5%, core CPI to 2.9%.Tariff-driven distortions complicate inflation signals, as firms front-load orders to dodge cost increases.

One in five sellers cut prices as inventory rises, shifting power back toward homebuyers in 2025.Buyer and seller confidence is improving, supported by strong job market and steady Fed interest rates.

Mortgage rates hovered between 6.5% and 7% amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Middle East tensions had minimal impact on rates, as ceasefire holds and inflation remains key. Tariff-induced inflation may delay Fed cuts, keeping mortgage rates elevated into 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts only a slight drop to 6.7% this year. The Federal Reserve may…

Global luxury residential Real Estate market projected to grow steadily through 2032, driven by rising cross-border investments. Top segments include ultra-luxury mansions, penthouses, and waterfront homes used for living, vacation, or investment.